Research

Published, 29 Sep 2023

The latest survey completed in May 2023 shows automation investments remain a focus for farmers, but wearables are on the rise.

Published, 29 Sep 2023

The Workplace Productivity Study was designed to look at productivity and workplace practices on a deeper level.

Published, 2 Apr 2020

The Forages for Reduced Nitrate Leaching programme (FRNL) set out to find mitigation options that would maintain or improve production and profit.

Published, 1 Apr 2020

A lighter footprint - can we reduce leaching without eating into profit? Latest research on this and other topics in the April edition.

Published, 1 Dec 2019

The effects or removing imported feed, tactical use of nitrogen fertiliser, the power of combining field trials and modelling, fat price affects breed profitability.

Published, 1 Sep 2019

Read about the effect of fodder beet on the liver, hybrid breeding for perennial ryegrass and what an attractive dairy farm workplace looks like in 2030!

Published, 1 Jun 2019

The effect of fodder beet on the liver, hybrid breeding for perennial ryegrass and what an attractive dairy farm workplace will look like in 2030!

Published, 1 Apr 2019

Catch up on the latest research on antibiotics, learn how plantain is helping farmers achieve environmental targets and much more.

Published, 1 Dec 2018

This issue of Technical Series covers the right tools for flood management and runoff, methane reduction targets, and the effects of pre-graze mowing.

Published, 1 Sep 2018

This issue of Technical Series covers plant breeding for the future, disbudding and pain prevention, and reducing nitrogen loss with wetlands.

Published, 1 Jun 2018

This issue covers getting plantain into your system, eradication of TB and more.

Published, 1 Mar 2018

This issue covers stand-off pads, endophytes, pasture renewal and fodder beet.

Published, 1 Dec 2017

Nitrogen fertiliser use: the right amount, in the right place, at the right time.

Published, 1 Oct 2017

This issue of Technical Series covers the interaction between plants and animals, best irrigation practice and meeting nitrogen leaching reductions.

Published, 1 Jun 2017

This issue covers Endometritis: diagnosis, prevalence and solutions.

Published, 1 Mar 2017

This issue of Technical Series covers catch crops for production and environmental benefits, and what prudent use of dry cow antibiotics means.

Published, 1 Dec 2016

Find out how the Forages for Reduced Nitrate Leaching (FRNL) programme is investigating livestock excreting urine and using forages to increase N uptake.

Published, 1 Dec 2016

This issue covers white clover, ryegrass persistence, rhizobia research, and forages to reduce urine patch N leaching.

Published, 1 Sep 2016

This issue of Technical Series covers how a good clover-ryegrass mix improves pasture quality and profit.

Published, 1 Jun 2016

This issue of Technical Series covers kick-starting the milking season and how Italian ryegrass can boost spring production.

Published, 1 Mar 2016

This issue of Technical Series covers the transition period, supplement research surprises, and how digital dermatitis is affecting NZ dairy herds.

Published, 1 Sep 2015

This issue of Technical Series covers buying supplements - making the right call in a feed shortage when income is low.

Published, 1 Jun 2015

This issue of Technical Series covers managing the transition cow, optimising heifer management, and reducing the risk of mastitis in heifers.

Published, 1 Mar 2015

This Technical Series covers herd testing for accurate genetic predictions, and how knowledge of your soil and use of fertiliser can save you money.